Alba Martin Albarino
100% delicious Albarino produced on the Atlantic coast in Galicia in the north west of Spain, between two estuaries. Of course, the food match here is seafood, pulpo (octopus) in particular. It's so delightful with intense and elegant aromas, alongside hints of white stone fruits and white flowers. The proximity to the sea gives the wine its freshness and saltiness and the granitic soils enhance its natural minerality. On the palate, the wine is rounded and full- bodied, with a light petillance that adds to its vivacious sense of freshness, and there's an impressive persistence on the finish. For those not familiar with Albarino, this wine will surprise and delight. And for the lucky ones who have visited Galicia, the memories will come flooding back.
Tulloch Verdelho
Tulloch Verdelho is an exciting aromatic white that was harvested at night to retain the fresh natural acidity found in the quality fruit. The wine itself has honeydew melon notes with a real citrus blossom lift. The long, engaging palate has a real zest to it with a fine acid backbone treating the drinker with a long, crisp finish.
Mr Mick Riesling
With the name of Tim Adams behind this exciting Riesling, it isn't hard to see why many have fallen in love with the wonderful, casual style aromatic white. Rich in lemon curd, lime aromas and flavour and with a touch of sweetness, this wine lends itself to some easy food matching; especially with Asian cuisine. Mouth-watering acidity and length of flavour will have you also falling in love with great Clare Valley Riesling.
Aluado Chardonnay
Portugal offers wine drinkers terrific value in the wine drinking stakes, as well as an awe inspiring range of native grapes. The country’s winemakers are also adept at producing some cracking wines with international stars. Take Aluado from one of Portugal’s top names. José Neiva Correia is a doyen of Portuguese wine with many awards to his name. Having consulted for many of the country’s top cellars, he now has his own estate, and combines generations of tradition with an inquisitive spirit undimmed by decades of experience. Using grapes from vineyards close to the coast, Aluado has lovely ripe peach fruit balanced by a zing of stony crispness. Just what you want, as a glass on its own, or served with seafood, salmon or chicken dishes.
Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay
Sourced and grown in the Adelaide Hills, this is a fine example of how good Chardonnay from this region can be. This is a blend of 3 different cultivars of the Chardonnay grape. Bunch pressed and in part wild fermented. Partial malolactic fermentation imparts further complexity. A beautifully textured and complex wine.
Adega de Monção Vinho Verde
The vineyards of Monção e Melgaço are located in Portugal's north, close to the border of Spain and near the coastline. This fresh, fruity light bodied white wine displays flavours of peach and apricot with a lick of salt. Made to be drunk while young and fresh, Vinho Verde is best served chilled with accompanying seafood dishes and white meat.
Mandrarossa Grillo Sicilia DOC
Mandrarossa is a winery dedicated to the advancement of indigenous grape varieties and the best sites to grow them in Sicily. Their vineyards cover a diverse range of geologies, from volcanic canyons to limestone cliffs and sandy, coastal sites. Grillo is the second most planted white varieties on Sicily. This example is straw yellow with green hints, with intense and vibrant notes of citrus, prickly pear, grapefruit, and refreshing hints of basil. Fresh, bright, and intense on the palate. An outstanding wine of balance, with heaps of flavour, roundness, and juicy acidity.
Xanadu Fusion Chardonnay
Xanadu Fusion Chardonnay gives an elegant bouquet full of pears, grapefruit and gala apples with underlying hints of nougat and cashew. The palate is medium bodied displaying white fleshed stone fruits and zesty citrus flavours. The wine offers an almost crystalline minerality, complimented by a lovely creamy/marshmallow texture derived from lees stirring whilst in barrel. Taut and fresh, the bright fruit and crisp acidity combine to focus the wine perfectly to a lingering fruit finish.
Freixenet Italian Pinot Grigio
Stylish bottle, stylish wine. The great Spanish house of Freixenet have extended their winemaking prowess into Italy. Their 150 years of experience are obvious in this elegant white wine made with the finest grapes from the picturesque Garda region in northern Italy. This fine Pinot Grigio is packed full of fruity and floral flavours. You will also note subtle hints of citrus, making it a well-balanced wine, perfect to drink on it's own on a hot summers day. Just as easily, you can pair this with a fresh salad or a platter of seafood.
Tahbilk Marsanne
Distinguished by true to the varietal lemon, citrus, spice and tropical fruits, a delightful edge of minerality and crunchy fresh acidity, Tahbilk Marsanne can be enjoyed as a current vintage release or allowed to develop signature honeysuckle and marmalade characters if carefully cellared.